KS1 or KS2 Class Teacher 

For maternity cover for one academic year.
1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025.
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 10 May 2024.

“It is a very happy place to work.”
Ofsted, Mortimer St Mary’s 2021

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher to join our happy and successful Federation. This teaching role could be based at either school dependent on the appointed person’s skills and experience. 

The successful applicant must be:

• An excellent classroom practitioner
• A creative and inspiring teacher
• Resilient and motivated with very high expectations of all pupils’ achievements and behaviour
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well organised, able to plan and assess effectively 
• Effective behaviour management skills
• Passionate about learning and teaching
• Committed to the success of all of our children
• A team player with a good sense of humour
• Able to inspire learning and support emotional wellbeing

We can offer:

• A Federation committed to inclusive education and success for all
• Happy and positive children, who are confident and curious learners
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Supportive and ambitious Senior Leadership Team, and Governing Body
• Attractive and well-resourced learning environment 
• A commitment to furthering your professional development 
• A strong partnership with parents, governors and the church
• Excellent CPD opportunities across the Federation

“Staff morale is high and there is a strong sense of teamwork that permeates the school.”
Ofsted November 2021

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Lorraine Read, School Business Manager, to arrange an appointment, or if you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Clare Beswick, Executive Headteacher.

Closing date: Friday 10th May 2024 12.00pm.
Interviews: Week commencing 20th May 2024.

The Mortimer Federation of St. John's and St. Mary's
The Street, Mortimer RG7 3RD
Tel: 0118 933 2242
email: officemsj@mortimerschools.org
Executive Headteacher: Mrs C Beswick

The Mortimer Federation of St. John’s and St. Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.